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Document and Entity Information
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jul. 31, 2010
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| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2010 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2010 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000866706 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --09-30 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 26,482,464 |
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If the value is true, then the document as an amendment to previously-filed/accepted document. No definition available.
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End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements this will be the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type should be limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, NCSR, N-Q, and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2009
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2009
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| Net sales | $ 157,582 | $ 148,102 | $ 399,568 | $ 449,615 |
| Costs and expenses: | ||||
| Cost of sales | 91,994 | 88,040 | 238,829 | 272,880 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 38,144 | 36,636 | 114,161 | 114,158 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 2,891 | 4,792 | 8,662 | 14,379 |
| Interest expense, net | 791 | 1,587 | 3,028 | 5,961 |
| Other expenses, net | 551 | 2,617 | 1,862 | 2,860 |
| Total costs and expenses | 134,371 | 133,672 | 366,542 | 410,238 |
| Earnings before income taxes | 23,211 | 14,430 | 33,026 | 39,377 |
| Income tax expense | 8,664 | 3,337 | 12,076 | 11,839 |
| Net earnings from continuing operations | 14,547 | 11,093 | 20,950 | 27,538 |
| Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $456 and $568 | 332 | 135 | ||
| Loss on sale from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $905 | (32) | |||
| Net earnings from discontinued operations | 103 | |||
| Net earnings | $ 14,547 | $ 11,425 | $ 20,950 | $ 27,641 |
| Earnings per share: | ||||
| Basic - Continuing operations | $ 0.55 | $ 0.42 | $ 0.79 | $ 1.05 |
| - Discontinued operations | $ 0 | $ 0.02 | $ 0 | $ 0.01 |
| - Net earnings | $ 0.55 | $ 0.44 | $ 0.79 | $ 1.06 |
| Diluted - Continuing operations | $ 0.55 | $ 0.42 | $ 0.79 | $ 1.04 |
| - Discontinued operations | $ 0 | $ 0.01 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| - Net earnings | $ 0.55 | $ 0.43 | $ 0.79 | $ 1.04 |
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Total cost of sales, operating and nonoperating expenses. No definition available.
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gain (loss) after tax expense (benefit), not previously recognized and resulting from the sale of a business component, which is recognized at the date of sale. A gain (loss) reflects the amount by which the consideration received exceeds (is exceeded by) the net carrying amount (reflecting previous provisions for loss on disposal, if any) of the disposal group. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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After tax income (loss) from operations of a business component (exclusive of any gain or loss on disposal, or provision therefore) during the reporting period, until its disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income or loss for the period per each share of common stock outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income or loss for the period per each share of common stock and dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the reporting entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income (loss) from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of income (loss) from continuing operations per each share of common stock outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of income (loss) from continuing operations available to each share of common stock outstanding during the reporting period and each share that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares for all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group apportioned to the parent that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items and the cumulative effect of accounting changes after deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of income (loss) from disposition of discontinued operations, net of related tax effect, per each share of common stock outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of related tax effect, per each diluted share of common stock outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense (benefit) and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of net interest income or expense derived from banking operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. If the entity does not present consolidated financial statements, the amount of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other nonoperating income and expense, which does not qualify for separate disclosure on the income statement under materiality guidelines. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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| Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit | $ 456 | $ 568 | |
| Loss on sale from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit | $ 905 | ||
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Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to income (loss) from discontinued operations during the phase-out period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax expense (benefit) on the gain (loss), not previously recognized and resulting from the sale of a business component, which is recognized at the date of sale. A gain (loss) reflects the amount by which the consideration received exceeds (is exceeded by) the net carrying amount (reflecting previous provisions for loss on disposal, if any) of the disposal group. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stockholders' equity before treasury stock No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the obligations incurred through that date and payable for employees' services provided. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at fiscal year-end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, and unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of APIC associated with common AND preferred stock. For APIC associated with only common stock, use the element Additional Paid In Capital, Common Stock. For APIC associated with only preferred stock, use the element Additional Paid In Capital, Preferred Stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Liabilities due to billings on long term contracts that exceed the income recorded under the percentage of completion contract accounting method, or that exceed the accumulated costs under the completed contract accounting method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits should not be reported as cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Dollar value of issued common stock whether issued at par value, no par or stated value. This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount included in cost of uncompleted contracts in excess of related billings, or unbilled accounts receivable, which is expected to be collected within a year within one year (or one operating cycle, if longer) from the date of the balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the sum of short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations, which are due within one year (or one business cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. An unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward should be presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise shall separate deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to adoption of FAS 142 and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. No definition available.
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities) or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This represents the noncurrent liability for underfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Dollar value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) whether issued at par value, no par or stated value. This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, and production equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Treasury stock is issued but is not outstanding. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Note that treasury stock may be recorded at its total cost or separately as par (or stated) value and additional paid in capital. Note: number of treasury shares concept is in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2009
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| Costs and estimated earnings on long-term contracts, less progress billings | $ 6,705 | $ 19,861 |
| Advance payments on long-term contracts, less costs incurred | $ 16,386 | $ 17,484 |
| Preferred Stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Preferred Stock, shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
| Common Stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common Stock, shares authorized | 50,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
| Common Stock, shares issued | 29,802,234 | 29,771,103 |
| Treasury Stock, shares | 3,342,986 | 3,357,046 |
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The amount of deferred costs by type of cost for long-term contracts and programs as of the balance sheet date. Examples include initial tooling and deferred production costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer); generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of advances received from customers under long-term contracts which have been offset against inventories accounts at the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net change in deferred revenue and costs. No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits should not be reported as cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net change between the beginning and ending balance of cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents cash provided by (used in) the investing activities of the entity's discontinued operations during the period. This element should only be used by those entities that separately report cash flows attributable to discontinued operations. If using this element, it is an indication that the cash flows of the entity which are detailed in reconciling to cash provided by or used in investing activities reflect only cash flows attributable to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents cash provided by (used in) the operating activities of the entity's discontinued operations during the period. This element should only be used by those entities that separately report cash flows attributable to discontinued operations. If using this element, it is an indication that the cash flows of the entity which are detailed in reconciling to cash provided by or used in operating activities reflect only cash flows attributable to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the net change in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. No definition available.
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group apportioned to the parent that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items and the cumulative effect of accounting changes after deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net change during the reporting period of all current assets and liabilities used in operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For entities with classified balance sheets, the net change during the reporting period in the value of other assets or liabilities used in operating activities, that are not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. For entities with unclassified balance sheets, the net change during the reporting period in the value of all other assets or liabilities used in operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net change in cash associated with the entity's discontinued operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) the entity's investing activities specifically EXCLUDING the cash flows derived by the entity from its discontinued operations, if any. This element is only to be used when the entity reports its cash flows attributable to discontinued operations separately from the cash flow provided by or used in investing activities. Such reporting would necessitate the entity to use the Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations, Total element provided in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) the entity's continuing operations. This element specifically EXCLUDES the cash flows derived by the entity from its discontinued operations, if any. This element is only to be used when the entity reports its cash flows attributable to discontinued operations separately from the cash flow provided by or used in operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. If the entity does not present consolidated financial statements, the amount of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow from the entity's earnings to the shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition from vendors of software programs or applications for internal use (that is, not to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed to others) that qualify for capitalization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the cash inflow during the period from the sale of a component of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) from other financing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock options, amortization of restricted stock, and adjustment for officers compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| BASIS OF PRESENTATION | 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and consequently do not include all the disclosures required for annual financial statements by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.
The Company's business is typically not impacted by seasonality; however, the results for the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire 2010 fiscal year. References to the third quarters of 2010 and 2009 represent the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
In preparing the financial statements, the Company uses estimates and assumptions that may affect reported amounts and disclosures. The Company regularly evaluates the estimates and assumptions related to the allowance for doubtful trade receivables, inventory obsolescence, warranty reserves, value of equity-based awards, goodwill and purchased intangible asset valuations, asset impairments, employee benefit plan liabilities, income tax liabilities and assets and related valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and litigation and other loss contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
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Description containing the entire organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure. May be provided in more than one note to the financial statements, as long as users are provided with an understanding of (1) the significant judgments and assumptions made by an enterprise in determining whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement with a VIE, (2) the nature of restrictions on a consolidated VIE's assets reported by an enterprise in its statement of financial position, including the carrying amounts of such assets, (3) the nature of, and changes in, the risks associated with an enterprise's involvement with the VIE, and (4) how an enterprise's involvement with the VIE affects the enterprise's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Describes procedure if disclosures are provided in more than one note to the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| DIVESTITURE - 2009 | 2. DIVESTITURE - 2009
During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company completed the sale of the business and most of the assets of Comtrak Technologies, LLC (Comtrak) for $3.1 million, net, of cash and the business is reflected as a discontinued operation in the financial statements and related notes. Comtrak's operations were previously included within the Company's Utility Solutions Group segment and net sales were $3.4 million for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2009. |
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Disclosure includes the facts and circumstances leading to the completed or expected disposal, manner and timing of disposal, the gain or loss recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain or loss, amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the segment in which the disposal group was reported, and the classification (whether sold or classified as held for sale) and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group. Includes all disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | 3. EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
Basic EPS is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of dilutive common share options and vesting of performance-accelerated restricted shares (restricted shares) by using the treasury stock method. The number of shares used in the calculation of earnings per share for each period presented is as follows (in thousands):
Options to purchase 561,059 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $27.44 - $54.88 and options to purchase 582,916 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $36.70 - $54.88 were outstanding during the three-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options' exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares. The options expire at various periods through 2014. Approximately 264,000 and 175,000 restricted shares were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS for the three-month period ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, based upon the application of the treasury stock method. |
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This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure pertaining to an entity's earnings per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION | 4. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company provides compensation benefits to certain key employees under several share-based plans providing for employee stock options and/or performance-accelerated restricted shares (restricted shares), and to non-employee directors under a non-employee directors compensation plan.
Stock Option Plans The fair value of each option award is estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company's stock calculated over the expected term of the option. The risk-free rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the date of grant. The fair value of each option grant was calculated using the following weighted-average assumptions for grants in the nine-month period ended June 30, 2010: expected dividend yield of 0.9%; expected volatility of 48.1%; risk-free interest rate of 1.9%; and the expected term of 3.9 years. Pretax compensation expense related to the stock option awards was $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2010, respectively, and $0.4 million and $1.2 million for the respective prior year periods.
Information regarding stock options awarded under the option plans is as follows:
The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the nine-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $11.90 and $12.11, respectively.
Performance-accelerated Restricted Share Awards Pretax compensation expense related to the restricted share awards was $0.8 million and $2.2 million for the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2010, respectively, and $0.5 million and $1.6 million for the respective prior year periods.
The following summary presents information regarding outstanding restricted share awards as of June 30, 2010 and changes during the nine-month period then ended:
Non-Employee Directors Plan Pretax compensation expense related to the non-employee director grants was $0.1 million and $0.4 million for the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2010, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.5 million for the respective prior year periods.
The total share-based compensation cost that has been recognized in results of operations and included within selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) was $1.1 million and $3.0 million for the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2010, respectively, and $1.1 million and $3.2 million for the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2009, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in results of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.4 million and $1.2 million for the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2010, respectively, and $0.3 million and $1.0 million for the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2009, respectively. As of June 30, 2010, there was $7.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation arrangements. That cost is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 1.9 years. |
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Disclosure of compensation-related costs for share-based compensation which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of stock compensation, incentive distributions, share-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| INVENTORIES | 5. INVENTORIES
Inventories from continuing operations consist of the following:
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This element represents the complete disclosure related to inventory. This may include, but is not limited to, the basis of stating inventory, the method of determining inventory cost, the major classes of inventory, and the nature of the cost elements included in inventory. If inventory is stated above cost, accrued net losses on firm purchase commitments for inventory and losses resulting from valuing inventory at the lower-of-cost-or-market may also be included. For LIFO inventory, may disclose the amount and basis for determining the excess of replacement or current cost over stated LIFO value and the effects of a LIFO quantities liquidation that impacts net income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 6. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $11.9 million and $14.5 million, respectively. Comprehensive income for the nine-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $16.6 million and $25.6 million, respectively. For the nine-month period ended June 30, 2010, the Company's comprehensive income was negatively impacted by foreign currency translation adjustments of $4.9 million and favorably impacted by interest rate swap gains of $0.6 million. For the nine-month period ended June 30, 2009, the Company's comprehensive income was negatively impacted by foreign currency translation adjustments and interest rate swaps totaling $2.0 million. |
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This label may include the following: 1) the amount of income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income, including reclassification adjustments, 2) the reclassification adjustments for each classification of other comprehensive income and 3) the ending accumulated balances for each component of comprehensive income. Components of comprehensive income include: (1) foreign currency translation adjustments; (2) gains and losses on foreign currency transactions that are designated as, and are effective as, economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity; (3) gains and losses on intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; (4) change in the market value of a futures contract that qualifies as a hedge of an asset reported at fair value; (5) unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities and that resulting from transfers of debt securities from the held-to-maturity category to the available-for-sale category; (6) a net loss recognized as an additional pension liability not yet recognized as net periodic pension cost; and (7) the net gain or loss and net prior service cost or credit for pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION | 7. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company is organized based on the products and services that it offers. Under this organizational structure, the Company has three reporting segments: Utility Solutions Group (USG), RF Shielding and Test (Test) and Filtration/Fluid Flow (Filtration). The USG segment's operations consist of: Aclara Power-Line Systems Inc. (Aclara PLS), Aclara RF Systems Inc. (Aclara RF), Aclara Software Inc., and Doble Engineering Company (Doble). The Aclara Group is a proven supplier of special purpose fixed-network communications systems for electric, gas and water utilities, including hardware and software to support advanced metering applications. Doble provides high-end, intelligent diagnostic test solutions for the electric power delivery industry and is a leading supplier of partial discharge testing instruments used to assess the integrity of high voltage power delivery equipment. Test segment operations represent the EMC Group, consisting primarily of ETS-Lindgren L.P. (ETS) and Lindgren R.F. Enclosures, Inc. (Lindgren). The EMC Group is an industry leader in providing its customers with the ability to identify, measure and contain magnetic, electromagnetic and acoustic energy. The Filtration segment's operations consist of: PTI Technologies Inc. (PTI), VACCO Industries (VACCO) and TekPackaging LLC. The companies within this segment primarily design and manufacture specialty filtration products, including hydraulic filter elements used in commercial aerospace applications, unique filter mechanisms used in micro propulsion devices for satellites and custom designed filters for manned and unmanned aircraft.
Management evaluates and measures the performance of its operating segments based on "Net Sales" and "EBIT", which are detailed in the table below. EBIT is defined as earnings from continuing operations before interest and taxes. The table below is presented on the basis of continuing operations and excludes discontinued operations.
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This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure of reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10% or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| DEBT | 8. DEBT
The Company's debt is summarized as follows:
At June 30, 2010, the Company had approximately $154.0 million available to borrow under the credit facility, and a $50.0 million increase option, in addition to $20.3 million cash on hand. At June 30, 2010, the Company had $164.0 million of outstanding borrowings under the credit facility and outstanding letters of credit of $12.5 million. The Company classified $50.0 million as the current portion on long-term debt as of June 30, 2010, as the Company intends to repay this amount within the next twelve months; however, the Company has no contractual obligation to repay such amount during the next twelve months.
The credit facility requires, as determined by certain financial ratios, a facility fee ranging from 15 to 25 basis points per year on the unused portion. The terms of the facility provide that interest on borrowings may be calculated at a spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or based on the prime rate, at the Company's election. The facility is secured by the unlimited guaranty of the Company's material domestic subsidiaries and a 65% pledge of the material foreign subsidiaries' share equity. The financial covenants of the credit facility also include a leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. |
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Information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 9. INCOME TAX EXPENSE
The third quarter 2010 effective income tax rate for continuing operations was 37.3% compared to 23.1% in the third quarter of 2009. The effective income tax rate from continuing operations in the first nine months of 2010 was 36.6% compared to 30.1% in the prior year period. The income tax expense in the third quarter and first nine months of 2010 was unfavorably impacted by a $0.3 million adjustment, net, related to the fiscal 2009 research credits increasing the third quarter and year-to-date effective tax rate by 1.4% and 1.0%, respectively. The income tax expense in the third quarter of 2009 as well as the first nine months of 2009 was favorably impacted by a $1.7 million, net, research credit for fiscal 2008 reducing the effective tax rate by 12.0% and 4.4%, respectively. The Company estimates the annual effective income tax rate for fiscal 2010 to be approximately 36%.
There was no material change in the unrecognized tax benefits of the Company during the three-month period ended June 30, 2010. The Company anticipates a $0.2 million reduction in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations. |
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Description containing the entire income tax disclosure. Examples include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information. This element may be used as a single block of text to encapsulate the entire disclosure including data and tables. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| RETIREMENT PLANS | 10. RETIREMENT PLANS
A summary of net periodic benefit expense for the Company's defined benefit plans for the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 is shown in the following table. Net periodic benefit cost for each period presented is comprised of the following:
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| DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | 11. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Market risks relating to the Company's operations result primarily from changes in interest rates and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company is exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates and selectively uses derivative financial instruments, including forward contracts and swaps, to manage these risks. During the second quarter of 2009, the Company entered into two $40 million one-year forward interest rate swaps effective October 5, 2009 to hedge some of its exposure to variability in future LIBOR-based interest payments on variable rate debt. During the third quarter of 2010, the Company entered into a $60 million one-year forward interest rate swap effective October 5, 2010. All derivative instruments are reported on the balance sheet at fair value. The derivative instruments are designated as a cash flow hedge and the gain or loss on the derivative is deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income until recognized in earnings with the underlying hedged item. As of June 30, 2010, approximately 50% of the Company's variable debt was not hedged by interest rate swaps.
The following is a summary of the notional transaction amounts and fair values for the Company's outstanding derivative financial instruments as of June 30, 2010.
*This swap represents a forward contract and will be effective in October 2010.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company's interest rate swaps are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 825, as presented below as of June 30, 2010:
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This element can be used to disclose the entity's entire derivative instruments and hedging activities disclosure as a single block of text. Describes an entity's risk management strategies, derivatives in hedging activities and non-hedging derivative instruments, the assets, obligations, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising there from, and the amounts of and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts of such items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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